Wētā FX Limited
Wētā FX is a world-leading visual effects and animation company based in Wellington, New Zealand, renowned for groundbreaking work on blockbuster franchises like The Lord of the Rings, Avatar, and Planet of the Apes. Acquired by Unity Technologies in 2021, it innovates in digital entertainment with global creative hubs. The company emphasizes creativity, advanced technology, and collaboration to deliver award-winning VFX that sets industry standards.
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Notable Projects
Avatar: The Way of Water
2022Film
Client: 20th Century Studios
Role: Visual effects and creature design
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
2001Film
Client: New Line Cinema
Role: Digital effects, creature creation, and environments
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
2022Film
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Visual effects
The Batman
2022Film
Client: Warner Bros.
Role: Visual effects
Gemini Man
2019Film
Client: Paramount Pictures
Role: Digital de-aging and effects
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
2024Film
Client: 20th Century Studios
Role: Visual effects
Alien: Romulus
2024Film
Client: 20th Century Studios
Role: Visual effects
Awards & Recognition
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
for “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring”
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
for “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers”
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
for “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King”
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
for “Avatar”
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
for “Avatar: The Way of Water”
VES Award for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature
for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”
Key Personnel
Joe Letteri
Senior Visual Effects Supervisor
Previous: Industrial Light & Magic
Notable Projects: Avatar, The Lord of the Rings, Planet of the Apes
Multiple Academy Award winner for visual effects
Matt Aitken
Head of Visual Effects
Previous: Wētā FX
Notable Projects: Avatar: The Way of Water
One of the first employees, VES Fellow
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Acquired by Unity Technologies in 2021, enhancing real-time 3D capabilities. Expanding Melbourne hub in 2025, creating up to 80 jobs. Known for proprietary innovations and sustainability focus.